Question

A proton exerts a force on a proton which is
(a) gravitational
(b) electromagnetic
(c) nuclear
(d) weak

Concept of Physics - 1 , HC VERMA , Chapter "The Force"

Answer 1

Hi. ..

Ur answer is opt C..electromagnetic forces..as they act between charged particles..

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Answer 2

Hello Dear.

Answer ⇒ Option (a), (b) and (c).


Reason / Explanation ⇒

We know that the Protons are not mass less. Mass of the protons is about 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg. Since, they have the mass, therefore the Gravitational force must be acting between the Protons. Hence, Option (a) is correct.


Also, Protons have the charge of + 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C, thus the Electromagnetic force must be acting between the protons, since the Electromagnetic force depends upon the charge. Thus, the option (b) is also correct.

Since, the Protons are inside the Nucleus, thus the Nuclear force must also be acting on the protons. Hence, Option (c) is also correct.

Thus, Gravitational,Electromagnetic and the Nuclear forces are exerted on the protons.


Hope it helps.